Features & Controls
SAFETY
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety, do not attempt to bypass safety switch-
es, and never tamper with safety devices. Check their
operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Your unit is equipped with an operator presence switch
safety system. Check the operator presence switch
operation every fall and spring with the following tests.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence handles
with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator releases the operator presence handles
with parking brake disengaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator releases operator pres-
ence handles). If mower drive belt does not stop within
five seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must
be turned off and the parking brake must be engaged in
order to start the engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer. Under no
circumstance should you attempt to defeat the
purpose of the safety interlock system.
C. Ignition Switch
The ignition switch starts and stops the engine, it has
three positions:
OFF
Stops the engine and shuts off the
electrical system.
RUN
Allows the engine to run and powers the
electrical system.
START Cranks the engine for starting.
NOTE: Never leave the ignition switch in the RUN posi-
tion with the engine stopped–this drains the battery.
D. Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake is applied by pushing DOWN on the
parking brake handle until it locks over-center. To release
the parking brake, pull the handle UP.
E. PTO (Power Take Off) Switch
The PTO switch engages and disengages the mower.
Pull UP on the switch to engage, and push DOWN to
disengage.
F. Throttle / Choke Control
Moving the throttle control (H) fully forward is the
CHOKE position, which fully chokes the engine for cold
starts. (A warm engine may not require choking.) Moving
the throttle control slighty back from the CHOKE position
is the FULL throttle position. Always operate the unit at
FULL throttle when mowing.
G. Operator Presence Handles
These handles are a major factor in the safety interlock
system of the mower. Both handles are tied together so
depressing one handle depresses both. The operator
must depress the handles in order to disengage the
parking brake and engage the PTO switch.
H. Hydraulic Release Handle
This places the transmission in either the DRIVE posi-
tion or the FREE-WHEEL position. The FREE-WHEEL
position allows the operator to push the mower by hand.
I. Fuel Shut Off Valve (not shown)
The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tank
when viewed from the front of the mower. Turning the
handle until it is VERTICAL will allow fuel to be supplied
to the engine. Turning the handle until it is HORIZON-
TAL shuts off the fuel supply to the engine.
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